Impact of labor laws on sustainable employment practices

Gangodawilage, Damith Sanjaya Kumara, Dhand, Shivani P., Luu, Thi Minh Ngoc, Subramanian, Jeayaram ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9373-6772 and Pandey, Aayushi (2026) Impact of labor laws on sustainable employment practices. In: Legal and ethical dimensions of contemporary work and education. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, Hershey, pp. 1-28. ISBN 9798337392172

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Abstract

This chapter explores the impact of labor laws on sustainable employment practices, emphasizing their critical role in fostering equitable growth and social justice. It examines the historical evolution of labor laws and their relationship with sustainable employment, highlighting challenges such as globalization and technological change. The chapter discusses policy recommendations for enhancing labor laws to support sustainability, including strengthening worker protections, integrating environmental standards, and promoting corporate social responsibility (CSR). It underscores the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in developing effective labor regulations that benefit workers while advancing sustainable practices. Ultimately, the chapter advocates for a comprehensive revaluation of labor laws to align them with sustainability objectives, ensuring a fair and just workforce for future generations.

Item Type: Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords: Employment practices | Globalisation | Historical evolutions | Labor laws | Policy recommendations | Social justice | Technological change | Worker protection
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Business, Management and Accounting > Human Resource Management
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Law and Legal Studies
Depositing User: Mr. Syed Anas
Date Deposited: 15 Apr 2026 10:32
Last Modified: 15 Apr 2026 10:32
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-9215-8.ch001
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/11190

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